‘Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King’ Trailer - Netflix
In late 2018, Gerry Cotten reportedly died at age 30 from Crohn’s disease complications while on a honeymoon in Jaipur, India .
The film documents the efforts of "The Committee"—an anonymous group of Telegram users—who uncovered red flags, such as Cotten's history of running Ponzi schemes and a will signed just days before his death . Key Revelations Trust No One The Hunt for the Crypto King 2022.mp4
Following his death, it was revealed that Cotten was the sole holder of the encrypted passwords to the exchange’s "cold wallets," effectively locking away millions of dollars belonging to over 100,000 users.
An investigation by the Ontario Securities Commission eventually concluded that QuadrigaCX was essentially a Ponzi scheme . Cotten had used customer funds for personal luxuries, including real estate and a private jet, and lost millions in poor trades on other exchanges. ‘Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto
Forensic accountants discovered that the "cold wallets" meant to hold the missing $250 million were mostly empty long before Cotten's death. Film Details
The documentary follows a group of jilted investors who become "cyber-sleuths" to investigate whether Cotten actually died or orchestrated a massive exit scam . Film Details The documentary follows a group of
Released in March 2022, is a Netflix true-crime documentary directed by Luke Sewell. It chronicles the suspicious death of Gerald "Gerry" Cotten, founder of the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX , and the subsequent disappearance of approximately $250 million in investor funds. Plot Summary